{"product_id":"haven-to-heaven-a-journey-from-laos-to-america-paperback","title":"Haven to Heaven: A Journey from Laos to America - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNinsavang Pravisay\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Royal Palm Literary Award Bronze Winner 2019**\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the wake of the Communist takeover of Laos, Kim Champa leads her family on a daring escape in search of a better life. Using excerpts from her daughter Kasi's diary, Kim tells the riveting story of life in a lawless refugee camp in Thailand. Together, mother and daughter share a tale of intergenerational struggle from the hopelessness of Laos, to the safe haven of the USA, to a powerful final view from heaven. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis firsthand account novel provides a vivid depiction of survival and hope in the face of tyranny and poverty. As the story unfolds, it offers a unique glimpse of our world and its multiplicity of issues. A memorable tale, it uses history, heart, and hope to explore all aspects of life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaven to Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An undeniably human face and voice to the American immigrant experience.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This amazing story of courage, resilience and faith will stay with you long after you close the cover.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The author gives the reader a deeper perspective of our humanity and touches the heart.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This novel told a compelling story that was difficult to put down!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Guaranteed to make you think about family in a very meaningful way.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Love the author's refreshingly honest writing style. It's unpretentious and compelling.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Inspiring story of determination, faith and insight into the plight that refugees suffer for freedom.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A beautiful testimony for future generations to read the story their parents\/grandparents had to go through to find peace and freedom.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The reader is left with a deeper understanding of true hardships and immense appreciation of life and freedom.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e''The ability to love and survive, and the determination and faith of the characters make this story a completely captivating one. It will change one's perspective on life after reading.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I enjoyed the story and the history presented in this novel but was most impressed by the strength of the women...The mother-daughter relationship, woven throughout the story, was an added bonus.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It is a timeless book that should be considered for an Oprah book of the month or screenplay.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Preview: This novel, based on the author's personal experiences and observations after the Communist takeover of Laos, provides a vivid depiction of survival in the face of tyranny and poverty. Inspiring and thought-provoking, it offers a unique glimpse of our world and its multiplicity of issues. A memorable tale, it uses history, heart, and hope to explore all aspects of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52551803371827,"sku":"9781985108721","price":26.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/zsgWV-91i19781985108721.webp?v=1761097947","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/haven-to-heaven-a-journey-from-laos-to-america-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}